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Mental health inquiry 'an investment in NZ doing better'
Later today the government will announce details of an inquiry into what Labour in Opposition labelled a mental health crisis. Labour pledged to hold the inquiry as part of its 100-day action plan.The… Audio
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Graeme Jennings: Photographing history on the Hill
American politics has our attention in a way it never has before. Graeme Jennings has had a front row seat to it all. A photojournalist for the Washington Examiner, the 39-year-old Aucklander is the… Audio
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Focus on Politics for 22 December 2017
It's been a whirlwind year for the Labour party leader and now Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. Audio
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Focus on Politics for 15 December 2017
The National Party is finding its feet in opposition after nine years in Government. After winning 44 percent of the party vote at September's election, seven percentage points more than Labour -… Audio
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A day of tit for tat
MPs spent some time pointing the finger at the other side of the House over education and tax changes. Audio
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USA correspondent Steve Almond
The national focus is on Alabama, where Tuesday's Senate election pits accused child molester Roy Moore against Democrat Doug Jones; the GOP's massive tax plan may get done before the New Year; and… Audio
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Focus on Politics for 8 December 2017
While different parties have flagged work schemes for the young unemployed in the past, talk about a 'work for the dole' programme from the New Zealand First minister Shane Jones has put the cat among… Audio
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For richer, not for poorer
At the age of 20, Huia Welton got married. But not to the person she loved. Produced by Justin Gregory. Audio
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Focus on Politics for 1 December 2017
The Government came under fire this week for refusing to release documents put together during the coalition talks. The 33-pages of notes are locked in a safe in the New Zealand First offices, and the… Audio
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The House before Christmas: with added joyful and triumphant
The House previews the last four parliamentary weeks till Christmas, with a few joyful and triumphant motions for good measure. Audio
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Pacific emphasised in Australian foreign policy white paper
The importance Australia's giving to the Pacific islands in its foreign policy white paper is being welcomed as over due - but there's some awkward contradictions. Audio
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Industry warns against rush to university
The Industry Training Federation says a growing number of new apprentices are starting their trades training after already gaining a university degree - with the loan to match. It fears that the… Audio
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Australia welcomes Solomons' commitment to new cable project
Audio 27 Nov 2017Australia has welcomed the announcement by Solomon Islands' new prime minister that he is committed a proposal for a submarine internet cable which was announced prior to the overthrow of the previous… Audio
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In NZ's 'bro-conomy' music industry, girls sing while boys play
Rose Matafeo talks with Jessie Moss, Ladi6, Dianne Swann and Geneva Alexander-Marsters about life and work for women in the music scene in Aotearoa. Audio
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Downtown Boys: dismantling white supremacy and the police state
Two disgruntled hotel workers in Rhode Island with a shared interest in workers rights and labour union activism quit their minimum wage jobs and became one of the most exciting bands in the U.S. Jana… Audio
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Focus on Politics for 24 November 2017
Tax was front and centre during the election campaign, particularly as it was the main focus of National's attack-ads on Labour. At the heart of this was Labour's policy to put together a Working… Audio
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Outcry foils Tony Veitch's TV comeback
Tony Veitch’s critics claimed an effort to put him back on TV this week proved that the business doesn’t take domestic violence as seriously as its bottom line. But while many in the media have had… Audio
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Focus on Politics for 17 November 2017
Much of the political focus has been at the high powered economic APEC and East Asia Summits this week, with the Prime Minister Jacinda Adern's first major foray onto the world stage. Back home… Audio
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Shaw heads to COP23, meets Pope Francis
Climate Change Minister James Shaw is in Germany this week highlighting the plight of low-lying Pacific nations. The 23rd Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on… Audio
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Subservience or independence? What's the best way for NZ to relate to world power
New Zealand's international alliances are discussed by the investigative author Nicky Hager, journalist Maiki Sherman, and Law Professor Jane Kelsey, with Leonie Hayden in the chair. Audio
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Focus on Politics for 11 November 2017
The 52nd Parliament is now under way and the Government's first law change is making its way through the house, but the coalition's start has not been without a few teething pains. Audio
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Debating the address
The Governor General has officially summoned the new Parliament and now MPs are debating whether to send her a thank you note. Video, Audio
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NZ's Pacific Peoples Minister on his 5-point plan
Audio 8 Nov 2017New Zealand's new Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito Su'a William Sio, on his recently launched five-point plan including the promotion and preservation of Pacific languages. Audio
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Focus on Politics for 3 November 2017
Ministers in the new Government are getting their feet under their desks, reading briefings and preparing for what will be a busy Parliamentary term. The house will begin sitting this week as the… Audio
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Teachers delighted by end of National Standards
National Standards are likely to be scrapped under the new Labour-led government. Principals and teachers are delighted, but it might take some time for school trustees to adjust. Audio
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Focus on Politics for 27 October 2017
The new government is now in place, after party deals have been revealed, portfolios allocated and new ministers sworn-in. There's been a flurry of activity at Parliament this past week as the… Audio
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‘I want the government ... to bring kindness back’
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks to John Campbell while on her way to being sworn in. She says she wants New Zealanders to know the government is empathetic, kind and has the right goal and focus… Video, Audio
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The new government's focus
Incoming Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today announced the country's new government ministers. Two new key roles were announced, Crown/Maori relations and Child poverty reduction. Ms Ardern will take… Audio
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Focus on Politics for 20 October 2017
The wait, at last, is over - after 26 days, the public has finally learned who will lead the next government - the Labour Party's leader Jacinda Ardern. On Thursday evening, Winston Peters announced… Audio
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Focus on Politics for 13 October 2017
It's been three weeks since New Zealand went to the polls, a week since the final election result was announced and the writ has been returned, but there is still no Government in sight. New Zealand… Audio
